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Your current TeamViewer installation on your computer is an older version. You want to upgrade to newer versions, but unfortunately, when you attempt to do so, TeamViewer consistently shows the error message 'Verification of your TeamViewer version failed.' This implies that the installation of the new version has failed. To overcome this situation, follow the complete instructions below.
TeamViewer - Resolving issues with upgrading to a new version
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Upgrading TeamViewer and fixing issues with updating to the latest version of TeamViewer
Step 1
(You can download the latest version of the software here: download TeamViewer)
Step 2: Click on Start Menu (bottom left of the screen) --> type Regedit in the Search Program and Files --> select Regedit under Programs
Step 3: Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER --> Software --> Delete the TeamViewer entry.
Also, under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE --> Software --> locate and delete the TeamViewer entry (if present).
Step 4: Reinstall TeamViewer, but don't rush, as error messages may still appear at this stage.
Step 5: Open Run --> type services.msc --> OK
Search for the line TeamViewer --> Right-click and choose Properties
In the TeamViewer Properties window, under Startup type, select Automatic and click OK to save the settings
Congratulations! You've successfully resolved the issue of being unable to install the new version of TeamViewer, replacing the old version. Install the TeamViewer version to effortlessly support remote computers with the useful features the tool provides.
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